Branson Globe, August 11, 2023

Area voters say ‘Yes’ to publicly funded library

BY K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer

The Taneyhills Library has been serving the Branson/Hollister community since 1933, and thanks to voters, the tradition of having a library in the area will continue.

On Tuesday, voters took to the polls to vote for a Publicly Funded Library in Taney County. The Taneyhills Library has been operating as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, relying on revenue from their onsite retail stores, fundraisers, fees from Library services, private donations and grants.

A Library Levy of $0.18 per

$100 of assessed value on real and personal property will provide necessary funds for the future library center. With all 16 precincts reporting, unofficial results indicated that the Vote Yes for Taney County Library campaign was victorious in their endeavors, winning by a narrow margin of 46 votes. Tuesday night results showed 50.49% of voters in the Branson and Hollister School Districts voted Yes (2,366 votes), while 49.51% or 2,320 people voted No.

SEE LIBRARY, PAGE 21

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A young library patron encouraged voters to say ‘Yes’ to a publicly funded library (Photo by K.D. Michaels)

Veterans of U.S. Army’s 2nd Battalion, 47th Infantry (Mech), 9th Infantry Division in the Mekong Delta of Vietnam gathered in Pigeon Forge, TN in 2021. They’ll return to Branson in September. (Photo courtesy of Charles Elder)

Group of veterans planning Branson reunion share their story

BY CYNTHIA J. THOMAS, Staff Writer

Branson’s reputation for appreciating veterans encourages many to visit regularly, not only during Veterans Homecoming Week but all year long. One group that is currently planning a September reunion in Branson recently shared how important such get-togethers are to them. When Vietnam veteran Charles Elder spoke with The Rogue Chef, Jeff Woodward, who will cater their opening meal, Chef Jeff was deeply impacted by the depth of meaning in their gatherings and, with their permission, reached out to the Globe about their story.

City seeks public input regarding water fluoridation

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The City of Branson is seeking public input regarding retaining fluoridation to the City’s water system, opening a 90-day public comment period. This effort is required ahead

of a Board of Aldermen vote tentatively on November 14. Aldermen have already heard from experts on both sides of the issue, and will consider whether to keep or remove water fluoridation. All interested

community members may submit public comment in-person at the November 14 Board of Aldermen meeting or virtually by providing written comments to publiccomment@bransonmo.gov.

Stone County Citizens in Action to host auction and BBQ

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If you enjoy eating a BBQ meal while helping with a good cause, mark your calendar for September 23, when Stone County Citizens in Action will hold their First Annual Auction and BBQ Lunch, a fundraiser for the Stone County Sheriff’s Department. The event will be held at the American Legion in Kimber-

ling City, 2 Woodland Ave. (lower level of Kimberling Area Library).

Doors open at 11:30 a.m. and starting at 12 noon, attendees can enjoy BBQ pork sandwiches along with coleslaw, beans and potato salad, plus soda, coffee and tea. Cost is $10 for adults, $5 for kids 12 and under, and free for age 3 and under. A cash bar will be available.

In addition to tasty food, the event will feature a 50/50 raffle, live auction, silent auction and more, with proceeds benefiting the Sheriff Department’s K9 program.

Want to get involved with Citizens in Action? Visit the Stone County Citizens in Action Facebook page, where you can also see photos of some of the items to be auctioned.

Branson announces the hiring of new finance director

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The group of seven combat infantrymen planning the trip served together in 1968-69 with the U.S. Army’s 2nd Battalion, 47th Infantry (Mech), 9th Infantry Division in the Mekong Delta of Vietnam. None of them continued in a military career, choosing to return home and resume civilian lives, but they were forever changed by their time together in combat.

These veterans are Wes Bickel, Louden, TN; Charles Elder, Houston, TX; Al Koster, Jackson, MN; Bob Marreel, Osage, IA; Donnie Parker, Seminole, FL; Dwight Strickland, Ocala, FL; and

SEE VETERANS, PAGE 36

In a move that completes all Director level positions for the City of Branson, a new Finance Director is scheduled to begin her role August 14. Cherri Phifer, with 17 years of finance experience and leadership, was most recently the Director of Accounting and Finance for the Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Arkansas. Previously, she was a Senior Accountant for FedEx Freight.

“I accepted the role as Finance Director for the City of Branson because I think my skills and experience are a good fit for what Branson is seeking,” said Cherri Phifer. “I am a Certified Public Accountant who has gained a wealth

of experience in fund accounting, management of state and federal programs, software utilization and project management. My family chose to relocate from northwest Arkansas because of the strength of the Branson School District and the City’s family-friendly environment,” said Phifer, who graduated from College of the Ozarks with a bachelor’s degree in accounting.

The City of Branson is implementing enhanced accounting software, along with many improvements to existing processes, designed to ensure transparency and reliability of the Finance Department. The Director of Finance reports to the City Administrator

and is responsible for managing, directing and supervising the activities of the Finance Department and for performing highly complex professional-level accounting analysis. Baker Tilley, an organization hired to assist the City in May of 2022, will be available for the transition to a new director and remain engaged in large scale finance and economic development projects.

“When we learned of Cherri’s experience and qualifications, we knew she was a strong choice to continue our positive momentum as a City,” said City Administrator, Cathy Stepp. “We will lean on that experience as we launch a new era of transparency for our Finance Department.”

Big Brothers Big Sisters expands Lunch Buddy Program

Submitted to Branson Globe Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ozarks (BBBSO) is thrilled to announce the expansion of its Lunch Buddy program to the Branson

School District. With this exciting expansion, BBBSO aims to create more meaningful connections between caring adults and students in the Branson community.

The Lunch Buddy program, already a resounding success in several schools within the Ozarks, has proven to be a transformative

SEE LUNCH BUDDY PROGRAM, PAGE 21

Yes: Taney County voters overwhelmingly approve recreational use marijuana sales tax

BY GARY J. GROMAn, Independent Journalist

In the General Election on August 8, 2023, voters throughout Taney County overwhelmingly voted to impose a retail sales tax of three (3) to six (6) percent (6%) on all retail sales of “adult use marijuana,” recreational use marijuana. The tax will be three (3) percent in the areas of Taney County outside the incorporated areas of Branson, Hollister, Forsyth and Rockaway Beach. In Branson, Hollister, Forsyth, and Rockaway Beach, the tax is 6% (3% Taney County and 3% city). The tax does not apply to the sale of “medical marijuana.”

The tax on the retail sale of recreational use marijuana received overwhelming voter support. According to the unofficial results published on Taney County’s website, the results are as follows:

HOLLISTER QUESTION 1

• YES 314 71.69%

• NO 124 28.31%

FORSYTH QUESTION

• YES 223 78.52%

• NO 61 21.48%

ROCKAWAY BEACH QUESTION 1

• YES 59 67.05%

• NO 29 32.95

The ballot language for the Taney County Tax contains no “public safety use” restrictions. Western District Taney County Commissioner Brandon Williams said that the Taney County ballot language is consistent with Amendment 3 and allows the County to use the tax proceeds where they are most needed.

education programs equipping law enforcement officers with the tools and knowledge to educate children about the potential risks and consequences of marijuana use.

As to the voter’s approval of the tax, Branson Police Chief Eric Schmidt said, “I am very happy to see this tax passed. I have firsthand experience, from my career in Colorado, what additional strains legalized marijuana put on law enforcement and first responders. For example, we know that the number of drivers operating vehicles while impaired by marijuana will increase greatly.

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The ballot language for the tax in Branson, Forsyth, Hollister and Rockaway Beach designates explicitly that the tax goes to “public safety.” Supporters of the tax said that the tax revenue generated from this initiative would implement various programs addressing the challenges that may arise from legalizing recreational marijuana. These include developing resource officer

“I have already spoken to city leaders, and they have agreed that these additional funds will go to Branson PD to assist with the increased workload we will encounter. Initially, I plan to utilize these funds in three ways: increased traffic enforcement for people driving while impaired; educational resources for our employees to use to prevent abuse of illegal substances (especially for the youth); and increased manpower to handle the identification and investigation of illegal activities surrounding marijuana.”

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BY LINDA PAGE Entertainment Writer

It had been several years since I last saw Rick Thomas and his one-of-a-kind show, Mansion of Dreams, and I had forgotten just how truly amazing he is. His epic production has returned to the Mickey Gilley Grand Shanghai Theatre for a tenth season in Branson, where he takes you on a magical never-to-be-forgotten journey through his Mansion of Dreams.

Rick is one of the greatest and most successful illusionists in the world today, having completed five world tours covering over 50 countries. From sold out performances at Caesars Colosseum, headlining the iconic Sydney Opera House in Australia, starring in Las Vegas for 15 straight years and astonishing audiences on Broadway, Rick continues to entertain millions of people around the world.

Rick’s honors include the cov-

Area Entertainment: Nothing happens until you dream!

eted Magician of the Year by the Academy of Magical Arts and magic’s highest recognition, Illusionist of the World by the World Magic Awards. Branson honors include Branson’s Best Entertainer, Best Show and Best Illusionist. He has also been featured on numerous national television specials including the NBC series The World’s Greatest Magic; Masters of Illusion on the CW, MTV, FOX, TLC, Animal Planet, History Channel and his own special on ABC.

Rick is a renowned Las Vegas performer, having performed his show in the most magnificent theaters on the Las Vegas Strip, racking up a staggering 600 shows a year. He received the coveted Key to the City of Las Vegas and was titled the most successful show for families in history.

Rick, the oldest of six children, has been performing magic since

he was a young child. He remembers one of his earliest tricks was making his young sister disappear for a whole day. You must go to his show to hear the “rest of the story.”

From his humble start to some of the largest venues in the world, Rick performs innovative, mind-blowing grand illusions with a unique style. His dry humor, fun interaction with his audience, world championship ballroom dancing, two beautiful Great Pyrenees dogs and his cat “Thunder,” mesh together into a magical spectacle.

Add to all of this his cast of exquisite dancers and adept crew and you understand why the L.A. Times called the production “Stunning.” The lovely lead dancer is a world-renowned star of dance and is also wife to Rick and mother of their son.

Making a helicopter appear (Photo courtesy Rick Thomas)

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Dave Says: It’s a guideline, not a rule

make about $90,000 a year, but I’m spending a little over $2,000 a month in rent. Rent is my largest expense by far, and I don’t spend a lot of other money, so I’m still able to save a little and do other things. Can you give me your opinion about this approach?

— Tanner

BY

DAVE RAMSEY, CEO, Ramsey Solutions, and an eight-time No. 1 national best-selling author, and host of The Ramsey Show

DearDave, Is there any flexibility in your rule about not spending more than 25% of your take-home pay on rent or monthly mortgage payments? I live downtown in Washington, D.C., and I’m finding it’s pretty hard to do here. I

Dear Tanner, True, I advise people to spend no more than 25% of their takehome pay on housing. Math still works in every city and state in the country. You don’t get a pass on math just because you live in Washington, D.C., even though Congress and a lot of other people there think you do. But there’s really nothing magical about 25%. The purpose behind it is, I don’t want you to be house poor. If you find yourself still able

to save and invest because you keep other financial aspects of your lifestyle so low, then you’re okay. The problem with most people starts when they’ve got a high cost of housing, and those payments put a real squeeze on their budgets. It doesn’t leave them enough room to save up to buy the next car, so that car becomes debt. The same thing happens with Christmas and vacations and everything else. They don’t have enough extra money to save for things because a huge chunk of their income is flying out the door every month wrapped up in rent or a house payment.

Now, you’re telling me your situation works for you because you’ve made room in your budget and live a very frugal lifestyle by choice. That’s cool. I’m not mad at you about that. But here’s the

thing: Whatever you spend on rent disappears. And the more money you burn, the less you’ve got on hand for other things.

I’m not exactly sure how you adjust that in your situation. Maybe you move outside the city and commute, or perhaps you add a roommate into the equation. Or, maybe you’re fine with how things are and that’s the way you want to live. That’s okay too. But my reasoning behind the 25% figure—which is actually more of a guideline than a rule—is so you don’t become house poor. I want you to be able to save, invest and give generously. Plus, I want you to own your own home one day. And you won’t be able to do that if everything you make is going toward big payments!

— Dave

How to budget with the cash envelope system

Want to keep more of your hard-earned money each month? Try budgeting with cash envelopes!

BY RACHEL CRUZE, Ramsey Solutions, is a national best-selling author, financial expert and host of The Rachel Cruze Show

Ramsey’s cash envelope system is nothing new—it’s been around for decades. But some people still don’t know exactly how or why it works. Let me show you! What Is the cash envelope system?

The cash envelope system is a way to track exactly how much money you have in each budget

line for the month by keeping your cash tucked away in labeled envelopes. Throughout the month, you can just peek inside an envelope to see what’s left to spend—because you’ll see the literal amount in cash. Right there. How easy is that?

If you’re constantly going overboard in a certain area of your budget (hello, food!), then take out the exact amount of cash you’ve budgeted for that category and stick it in an envelope. When you shop, use

what’s in your cash envelope. Nothing more. Once the money is gone, it’s gone—so this will force you to stop overspending and help you achieve your money goals faster. How the cash envelope system works

One of the reasons we overspend is because there’s nothing telling us when to stop. That’s where your cash envelopes come in. They’re a great tool that’ll help SEE RACHEL CRUZ, PAGE 8

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BY CYNTHIA J. THOMAS Staff Writer

It’s been a crazy week; actually, a crazy several weeks. Have you ever worked from home with unreliable internet, or none? Tried to drive into town to find better inter-

Reflections: Hearing from God while things are hard

net when one of your vehicles is in the shop and your spouse also has to be somewhere? Add road construction, recovering from a medical procedure, immediate family going through their own challenges, and extended family calling for prayer, and you get the idea.

It’s been hard to stay focused and committed on daily devotions, yet at the same time, I know my quiet time with God is the stabilizing factor I need in a sea of craziness. I’m sure many readers understand, especially those impacted by power outages and blocked roads after recent storms.

The Apostle Paul also under-

stood. What amazes me, though, is that while enduring persecution, opposition from within churches he had established, and storms at sea while traveling, he managed to stay focused on what really mattered— sharing the Gospel of Christ—and even managed to allow the Holy Spirit to inspire in him the words of exhortation and encouragement we still benefit from now.

For example, many scholars believe the book of Romans was written while Paul was dealing with the Corinthian church about issues of morality, questions about the Holy Spirit, and matters of orderliness in

church meetings. As he writes in 2 Corinthians 13:1, “This will be my third visit to you. Every matter must be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses” (2 Corinthians 13:1, NIV).

I’m not sure if that was supposed to sound like a parent saying “don’t make me come in there again,” but it’s amazing that the treatise of deep theology, the importance of baptism, and new life in Christ conveyed in Romans was possibly written while he dealt with those things!

Or consider Paul’s activities following the riot in Ephesus: “After

Been Thinkin’ About... Year 2000 bluegrass

the uproar had ceased, Paul sent for the disciples, and when he had exhorted them and taken his leave of them, he left to go to Macedonia. When he had gone through those districts and had given them much exhortation, he came to Greece. And there he spent three months, and when a plot was formed against him by the Jews as he was about to set sail for Syria, he decided to return through Macedonia” (Acts 20:1-3, NIV). Uproar? Plot? Yet, based on possible timelines in scholarly commentaries, Paul was also writ-

SEE REFLECTIONS, PAGE 43

BY JOSHUA HESTON StateoftheOzarks Media & Design

For those of us born before (ahem) a certain generation, the year 2000 held a strange kind of streamlined mystique. Y2K offered the threat of cataclysmic

computer destruction, the then32-year-old 2001: A Space Odyssey served up existentially terrifying visions of the future (along with commonplace space travel), and Art Bell’s Coast to Coast AM opined on the possibility of aliens in a decade that had proven strangely yet comfortably bleak. At the turn of the millennium, I was on the uncomfortable edge of adulthood, tall, skinny, anxious, and far more comfortable in the barnyard with my animals than keeping up with the social and academic expectations of a world I found increasingly, generically alien. Dis-

cussions of “what are you going to do with your life” were something I dodged as often as possible. I simply didn’t know, even as I was pursuing a career in graphic arts.

Into this mix, the unexpectedness of the Ozarks had occurred. In what began as a grief-influenced decision in 1998, my parents and I had begun traveling to the Ozarks — and specifically Silver Dollar City — with bewildering frequency. What others might have seen as gimmicky hillbilly theater was, particularly for my mom, catharsis after the loss of her mom, and for me, an inexplicable sense of meaning.

Our culture — the culture we privately harbored amid the homogenized and urban wilds of the Midwest — was in some way still alive, existent and touchable in the Ozarks. Trips to “the City” became seasonal respite, a heightened sense of something very true yet also evanescent. In this strange combination of yearnings, the seed of StateoftheOzarks began to germinate, driving my future in ways I could not yet then imagine.

And so, in early summer of 2000, I was sitting in the Boatworks Theatre in Silver Dollar City to watch Rhonda Vincent &

Breakfast at Tiffany’s: A trunk and glasses

The Rage. The rising queen of bluegrass had just released her first wholly bluegrass album on Rounder Records and she cut a striking image in pale silk blouse and stone-washed denim skirt. Her flashing eyes and soulful voice were somehow reminiscent of the rolling hills and mountain sadness of Missouri and it struck home. I had been peripherally familiar with bluegrass before. After? I was a lifelong follower. Even more, though that concert was all freshly recorded music — and bluegrass is a surprisingly contemporary

SEE BEEN THINKIN’, PAGE 43

BY TIFFANY GRAVETT Staff Writer

Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.” Colossians

3:12

A person tells their spouse how much they would love to have a trunk and some glasses. Out of a desire to make their mate happy, the other spouse searches the world for the most perfect elephant they can find, purchases it, along with a groovy pair of shades custom made for the new pet. In excitement, the gift is presented, but it is received with hurt and disappointment. You see, all the while, the first spouse had desired a trunk for their clothes and a nice set of drinking glasses. They unintentionally failed to perceive the love and effort of the other, feeling misunderstood,

while the other feels unappreciated. In reality, neither person was the guilty party, but both were left feeling hurt by the other.

Marriage is the union of two different people with different backgrounds and different perceptions of the world. Maybe true marital bliss doesn’t come from fully understanding each other. Maybe it comes from trusting your spouse enough to see that though they may not always get it right, they really do love you. Choose to see the beauty in the uniqueness of your spouse’s reaction to the world around them, and always give them the benefit

of the doubt.

This concept can be applied to almost any relationship. We live in a perpetually offended society and it’s easy to jump on that miserable bandwagon. When we look at others through a lens of negativity, we will always find some sort of offensive attribute about them. But when we look at them with positivity illuminated by the light of God’s love, we will find ourselves being more loving and understanding.

You may be asking, “What if I give someone the benefit of the doubt and they hurt me anyway?” That’s the risk of loving

like Jesus. Jesus never had an invisible wall of protection around his heart when he interacted with people, even though he already knew whether their intentions were honorable or not. He always loved wholeheartedly, even when that passion led him to hang on a cross.

How will you choose to see the actions of others today? Will you build a wall of offense or will you open your heart and create an atmosphere of understanding? Your answer to that question may influence the depth and longevity of your present and future relationships.

BY PAT LAMB Columnist

When a little baby makes its first appearance into the world, we all look at it with awe as we realize it to be a miracle from God and wonder what lies ahead for it. Will the child be president some day? Will the little girl be Miss America? Maybe someday this

From our readers...

We visited Branson last week, and I happened to pick up a copy of your paper along Branson Landing. I really enjoyed the articles, especially Tiffany Gravett’s “Breakfast.”

It was refreshing to see what I felt was wholesome, patriotic, Christian content woven throughout. It almost seems odd to have to point out how this was enjoyable, but that is the world we live in.

Just wanted to say thank you. God bless you and God bless America.

Dave Murphy, Fairborn, Ohio

Train Up a Child: Heredity, environment, and choices

child will discover a cure for cancer! We go on and on speculating about the child’s future.

As the child grows, we become more realistic in our expectations.

We begin to realize that what happens in the child’s future greatly depends on us. We also see characteristics of mom, dad, grandma, grandpa, or even an aunt, uncle, or cousin. In addition, we become frustrated when the child decides not to listen to our advice and defy what we so diligently have tried to teach.

As nurturers, we can only affect the environment of the child. We can make sure the child gets good food, a good education, and associates with people who may give a positive influence. We can see

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you stick to your budget. Here’s how to use them:

1. Make a budget.

First things first, you need to make a budget. List out your income (everything coming in for the month), and then list out all your expenses. You’re aiming for a zero-based budget—meaning income minus expenses equals zero . . . meaning you’re giving every dollar a job to do. If you want to keep up with this part in an onthe-go budgeting app, check out EveryDollar. It’s free!

2. Think of the budget lines that

that the child has good experiences to increase vocabulary and understanding of the surrounding world. We can see that the child has clothing and a satisfactory place to live. We can take the child to church and give the child a spiritual foundation. We can make sure that the school is doing a good job in developing the child mentally. We can make sure that he/she gets involved in sports or does physical activity. We work very hard at these tasks.

It is left to our Creator to determine the characteristics of a person. God’s design is that both the father and mother contribute genes to a child to determine the child’s tendencies upon arrival into the world. Sometimes the child may

need a cash envelope. When you’re making your budget, think hard about those lines that tend to become budget busters. You know, the ones you tend to overspend in month after month. These are the perfect spots to use the envelope system. Here are a few I find most helpful to make envelopes for:

• Groceries

• Restaurants

• Gas

• Medicine/pharmacy

• Hair care/makeup

• Car maintenance

• Personal

• Entertainment

be a “throwback” to previous generations, surprising the parents and making them wonder, “Where did that action come from?” We are left to work with what we get and raising any child is always a real challenge. Any parent of two or more children can attest to the fact that there are no two children alike.

It can be very disappointing when a child grows up and seemingly wastes the talents inherited and the many efforts of parents who have nurtured tirelessly to help that child succeed in life. On the other hand, it can be very rewarding when the child chooses to use inherited talents, abilities and valuable advice received. Ultimately, it is always the choice of

• Gifts

3. Create and fill cash envelopes for those budget lines.

Let’s say you’ve budgeted $700 a month for groceries and you get paid twice a month. When you get your first paycheck of the month, take out $350 from your bank account and put the cash in an envelope. On that envelope, write out “Groceries.” When you get your second paycheck, do the same thing again and put that $350 in the envelope. That’s your $700 food budget for the month. Take the envelope with you when you go to the grocery store. And remember, if you shop every

any individual as to whether inherited talents and abilities are used and advice is followed.

We can never be completely certain of the end product of our children. We can only do our very best to raise children to influence them to make good choices and to have the tools to use once those choices are made. After all, God did not make us as puppets. He could have designed us so that He would make our choices, but He chose not to do that. He designed us so that the only thing He cannot do is to choose for us. In the end, each of us is accountable for self. Our actions are not justified by what our parents did or didn’t do, and it is the same with the children we are raising now.

week and you spend $300 that first week, well, you’ve just got $50 left until your next paycheck. I know, I know—it’s hard. But it’s better than constantly overspending. And on the flip side, if you get really thrifty all month by meal planning, shopping sales and couponing—and you don’t spend all of the money from the groceries envelope that month—that’s awesome! Put that extra money to work on your current Baby Step (aka the proven way to save money, pay off debt, and build wealth). I’ll talk more about this at the end. Here’s the key to making the

SEE RACHEL CRUZE, PAGE 44

• RACHEL CRUZE

Ozarks music traditions passed on at camp following national exposure at the Smithsonian

BY CYNTHIA J. THOMAS, Staff Writer

Ozark Mountain Music Association held its annual Traditional Music and Dance Camp from July 26 through 29, returning again this year to its roots in Mountain View, Arkansas, where the very first camp was held over a decade ago. During that time, OMMA has grown to include both bluegrass and traditional music camps, along with other special events dedicated to honoring and preserving Ozarks music. With assistance from 21 visiting and local area instructors, 46 students learned old Ozarks tunes that were meant to be played at a rousing 140 beats per minute for dance parties. They also participated in square dance workshops, including learning to call the squares; jig dancing workshops; 2-part harmony and ballad workshops; percussion workshops; and waltz classes; in addition to instruction on guitar, fiddle, banjo, mandolin and bass to form dance bands.

Each evening of camp closed with an old-time community square dance in front of the Stone County, Arkansas, courthouse—a Mountain View tradition dating back to the early 20th century. That tradition led to the very first Ozark Folk Festival in 1963, the brainchild of Stone County musician and songwriter Jimmie Driftwood, whose “Battle of New Orleans” catapulted the former schoolteacher to national music fame. Nearby Ozark Folk Center State Park continues to honor

folk traditions with music performances and a craft village, and visitors to the town square can catch a jam session most weekend evenings. Several regular campers, including some who are now instructors, live in the Mountain View area and have come to Branson for camps along with campers from other parts of the Ozarks, all wanting to learn the music that has helped make the area what it is.

Camp instructors David Scrivner, Nathan McAlister, Bob Zuellig, Crystal and LillyAnne McCool, Mary and Gordon Parker, and Turner Atwell also participated in the Ozarks Folk Life Festival held at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C., last month. The festival and its online blog brought national attention to various aspects of Ozarks folk history, including shows of traditional Ozarks music and even a square dance.

“The Smithsonian brought to a larger stage some things that are very important to the region, and to many of us personally,” said McAlister, a Master Artist

with the University of Missouri’s Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Program and Missouri Folk Arts Program. McAlister and Scrivner worked hard to focus more attention on the square-dancing element of the Festival, which initially received little emphasis from Festival planners, but ended up being a highlight thanks to their efforts.

“It was so rewarding, just a week after the Festival, to go to camp and spend time with young people devoting their time and effort to learning and continuing these traditions,” said McAlister. “It was really the icing on the cake.”

In addition to camps, musicians can learn traditional music the old-fashioned way by checking out youth-focused jam sessions at New Testament Christian Church in Reeds Spring, 7 to 9 p.m. on Monday evenings. The sessions are a follow-up to the first annual Stone County Bluegrass Camp held this summer. In Taney County, jam sessions are held on Thursday evenings at the MounSEE OZARKS MUSIC, PAGE 23

Bluegrass camp (Photo from Ozark Mountain Music Association Facebook/ Wendy Wright)

Purple Heart Remembrance Ceremony held August 7 in Kimberling City

BY CYNTHIA J. THOMAS, Staff Writer

Across the United States, August 7 is designated as Purple Heart Remembrance Day in honor of those who have received the Purple Heart for being wounded or killed in action while in military service for our country. Although not an official holiday involving government office closures, etc., the date is often marked by community ceremonies and veterans’ groups, including a ceremony held on Monday, August 7, at the American Legion Hall in Kimberling City, hosted by Veterans of the Ozarks.

Following presentation of the colors by Veterans of the Ozarks and the Pledge of Allegiance, Lt. David “Mac” McAllister welcomed those gathered for the remembrance event. He thanked the American Legion and introduced

city and county officials present, and shared that he hopes to see the ceremony become an annual one.

McAllister gave a brief historical presentation about the Purple Heart, the oldest military award in the U.S. that is still given today. It was initiated as the Badge of Military Merit on August 7, 1782, by commander-in-chief of the Continental Army, George Washington, and the medal itself has continued to bear his image.

After the War for Independence, no medals were awarded until 1932, when Purple Heart medals were awarded to those wounded or killed as a result of enemy action while serving in the Armed Forces on or after April 5, 1917, when the U.S. officially joined World War I. It was redesigned by World War II General Douglas MacArthur, who was also a recipient from that

conflict. Over 1.5 million medals were authorized for the anticipated World War II invasion of Japan, reflecting the tremendous number of lives saved by the decision to use the atomic bomb and bring the war to an end. World War II Purple Heart awards totaled 1,076,245; Vietnam has the next highest total with 351,794. Some soldiers collected so many as to become legendary, including USMC Staff Sergeant Albert L. Ireland, who was awarded nine for his service in World War II and Korea. Those serving in World War II/Korea, Korea/Vietnam and Vietnam have garnered the highest totals.

“It’s something a soldier is proud to receive, but didn’t necessarily want,” stated McAllister as he described the lingering physical disabilities and mental anguish of war wounds. “All of these wounds and sacrifices should never be forgotten.”

It was fitting that a Purple Heart recipient was also presented with a Quilt of Honor during the ceremony. Several members of Table Rock Quilts of Honor were on hand to present the “quilted hug of gratitude” to local USMC veteran Tom Kilgore. As a quilt recipient, Kilgore’s name will be added to the registry of the national Quilts SEE PURPLE HEART, PAGE 40

Veteran Tom Kilgore displays his quilt, which features eagles both on the front and in the quilt stitching pattern. (Photo by Cynthia J. Thomas)

First Baptist Church Back to School Bash benefits children, families

BY K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer

First Baptist Church of Branson hosted their 17th annual Back to School Bash on Sunday at the RexPlex on Branson Hills Parkway.

The annual event is the area’s largest summer party, getting area children and their families ready to head back to school in the fall.

Approximately 1,400 backpacks filled with school supplies were given out to children in all grade levels, with no restrictions. This is a tremendous help for parents of children preparing for the new school year.

The family event also included inflatables of all types, a climbing wall and many booths with fun and games,

such as face painting and balloon animals, courtesy of Ronzo the Clown.

A motorcycle and BMX stunt show was popular with the hundreds of families in attendance.

The Branson Fire Department allowed children to see a firetruck up close, and many not-for-profit help agencies, such as OACAC and Elevate Branson shared infor-

mation with families.

The AquaPlex was also opened, allowing families to beat the heat during the Sunday evening event.

Those in attendance were offered laundry detergent, and provided hot dogs and chips, popsicles and water. Members of the FBC Prayer Team offered prayer for the families who attended.

The FBC Back to School Bash was sponsored by My 100.1, Mercy, Branson Bank, HCW Cares, Casey’s, Chick-fil-A Branson, The Bank of Missouri, Ozark Mountain Ear, Nose and Throat, 102.9 New Country, 106,3 KRZK, Branson 4U 98.1, First Community Bank of the Ozarks and The Branson Globe.

LEFT: Smoke gets in your eyes when you cook up great food; CENTER: This family shows off new backpacks; RIGHT: Lots of fun and games (Photos by K.D. Michaels)

Texas Country Music Hall of Fame: Clay Cooper receives amazing honor in his home state

BY K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer

A Branson entertainer and community leader is being honored this weekend in Texas.

Clay Cooper, who headlines the Clay Cooper Country Express Show in his own theater, will be inducted into the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame. Cooper’s is one of the top-rated shows in Branson, Missouri. Cooper also serves the city of Branson as an alderman on the Branson City Council.

The Texas Country Music Hall of Fame got its start in 1998, designed to celebrate contributions made by Texans to the country music industry.

Clay Cooper was born in Wylie, Texas. He began performing in his hometown at the age of 14.

“Clay wrote the song ‘A Little Ground in Texas,’ which charted on Cash Box,” said a spokesperson for the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame. “His Branson show is very successful and has done a lot to keep traditional country music alive and well. He has been a great ambassador for the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame.”

Cooper will be honored during the 26th annual Texas Country Music Hall of Fame festival, which will include the induction show. The event will be held August 11-13 in Carthage, Texas. The induction ceremony will take place on August 12 at the Carthage, TX, Civic Center.

The Classic Country Music Festival weekend will feature special guests Joe Stampley and

Moe Bandy, another well-known name in the Branson area, as well as a host of Texas talent.

Also inducted into the TCMHOF will be country legend K.T. Oslin. The award will be given posthumously, as Oslin passed away in 2020 at the age of 78, the result of COVID complications.

Cooper, his family, band and cast members will travel to Texas for the Country Music Festival weekend.

“We’re very honored to honor Clay Cooper and the Clay Cooper Express,” said the TCMHOF Representative. “And he’s bringing his entire show to Carthage, Texas. How about that?”

All of us at the Branosn Globe congratulate Clay on the well-deserved honor!

Clay Cooper will be inducted into the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame. (via claycoopertheatre.com)

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Built in the early 1920s as a country retreat for Frisco Railroad executive, Harry Worman, The Worman House has been expanded and meticulously restored to its original beauty. With stunning views of the lake, custom-themed cocktails and gourmet food, you will enjoy an unforgettable evening.

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It’s in the details: Check out Branson Wraps for custom designs

BY CYNTHIA J. THOMAS, Staff Writer

Looking to promote your business, nonprofit, or special event? Want to protect a special car with a fitting vintage design? Or maybe the factory just didn’t quite have the exact accent color you wanted? Whatever your vehicle wrap needs might be, Branson Wraps has you covered. (Okay, like the pun or not, it’s true!)

Kris and Shannon Huen opened Branson Wraps, LLC, located at 3320 Harvey Lane across from the Branson Ferris Wheel, on April 1, 2023. Having been long-time family vacationers in the area, they dreamed of living in Branson and made the move from Oklahoma; however, they aren’t new to the wrap business.

Kris’s previous experience with a “man-cave business” of custom car products and custom Hot Wheels led to learning the car wrap business several years ago. It takes time to learn the design skills, and takes actually interning at a shop to master the technique, but the effort has paid off. In addition to commercial and advertising wraps, the company has done customized drag racing car wraps and many trophy-winning show cars, as well as some special assignments for the U.S. military. They work from a client’s photos and ideas to create custom designs.

The Huens have seven children,

of which two sons and a daughter, as well as a nephew, work at the shop. Their entrepreneurial spirit has spilled over into complementary businesses: The car product and wrap service is online as Motor City Hardware, and Shannon operates Branson Tumblers, offering custom tumblers that match Branson Wraps projects. She also provides wholesale tumblers to help businesses with promotions and special events, or as a fundraising idea for schools and nonprofits. Shannon is also owner of the online Rustic Buckle Boutique, which will be opening soon as “The Stop on 66” at Coffelt Village.

Contact Branson Wraps at 918500-8335, and visit them at www. wrapbranson.com or on Facebook for amazing photos of wrap and tumbler projects. You’ll also find information about upcoming special events, including the company’s involvement

and promo for “Eastbound and Down: The Ultimate Smokey and the Bandit Tribute,” coming to Branson in 2024.

“It’s all in the details,” says Kris. “Our goal is to do it as perfectly as we can.”

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Lions Club donation helps area children

BY K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer

A generous donation from the Branson-Hollister Lions Club will benefit children headed back to school.

The Lions Club recently presented a check in the amount of $8,000 to Elevate Branson.

“The donation from the Lions Club is being utilized to gift our Elevate Kids with needed school supplies,” explained Olivia Darst, Vice President of Communications for Elevate Branson. “Our Elevate Kids Director, Cathy, has been shopping with our kiddos and going through their lists of supplies needed for this upcoming school year.”

Said Cathy Brown, Elevate Kids Director, “This is the fourth year the Branson-Hollister Li-

ons Club has written a check to help offset the cost of going back to school for Elevate Branson Summer School students.

I go shopping with the parents and children for school supplies, school clothes and shoes. Elevate Branson is a site for Branson Schools for Summer School and After-School programming.”

Elevate Branson’s Summer School, held during June and July, is offered three days a week. Transportation is provided, as well as a hot breakfast and lunch.

“Branson Schools provide us one teacher for every 10 kids,” Brown explained. “This summer, Elevate Branson supported a total of 32 students, kindergarten through fourth grade. Summer

school students completed six 30-minute rotations of gym, science and writing, sensory room, phonics, art and daily living skills. Elevate Branson’s After School program will start on September 12 from 4 to 6 p.m. and will be every Tuesday and Thursday through the first Thursday in May, following the school calendar.

The After School program highlights completion of homework, group play, outdoor play (weather permitting) and art. Transportation is provided, as is a daily meal.

“We’re thankful for the Lions Club’s support and their investment in children and low-income families in our community,” noted Darst.

Pictured left to right: Lion Gayle Walker, Cathy Brown with Elevate Branson, Lion Mathew Grindstaff also with Elevate Branson, and Lion Howard Hawkins, President, Branson-Hollister Lions Club. (Special to Branson Globe)

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Reader’s Corner: To ban, or not to ban

BY CYNTHIA J. THOMAS, Staff Writer

The recent discussion about whether to have a publicly-funded county library led to some interesting conversation on social media about how to keep unwanted content out of public libraries, and whether disallowing content in a public space could lead to lawsuits. The question is certainly worth considering, as freedom of speech/press is an important component of the Constitution’s Bill of

Rights.

While some content is certainly ill-advised, especially for children, it’s also worth carefully considering what the best approach is for dealing with it, given that whatever approach is used must work for all if freedom of speech is to continue. The “English Literature”

Facebook page recently shared excerpts from the 1985 book “Amusing Ourselves to Death,” by educator and author Neil Postman, and his participation in a panel dis-

cussion regarding the works of Aldous Huxley and George Orwell.

“What Orwell feared were those who would ban books. What Huxley feared was that there would be no reason to ban a book, for there would be no one who wanted to read one. Orwell feared those who would deprive us of information. Huxley feared those who would give us so much that we would be reduced to passivity and egoism. Orwell feared that the truth would be concealed from us. Huxley feared the truth would be drowned in a sea of irrelevance. Orwell feared we would become a captive culture. Huxley feared

we would become a trivial culture, preoccupied with some equivalent of the feelies, the orgy porgy, and the centrifugal bumblepuppy.

“As Huxley remarked in Brave New World Revisited, the civil libertarians and rationalists who are ever on the alert to oppose tyranny ‘failed to take into account man’s almost infinite appetite for distractions.’

“’In 1984, people are controlled by inflicting pain. In Brave New World, they are controlled by inflicting pleasure.

“In short, Orwell feared that what we hate will ruin us. Huxley feared that what we love will ruin

us.”—Neil Postman

Worth thinking about, isn’t it?

Postman’s book is available at online retailers; be sure to check local shops and used book shops as well. The small excerpts this writer has read seem to call for personal responsibility about the content one consumes. How that responsibility is exercised is an important question, whether regarding a library or any other issue, but it’s also worth recalling George Washington’s warning that our Constitution was intended for “a religious and moral people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other.”

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According to the Taney County Clerk’s office, the vote will be certified on Friday, August 11. Had the voters chosen not to support a publicly funded library, the only library in the Branson and Hollister area was set to close for

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experience for both the adult mentors and the students they support. By providing children with a positive role model and a compassionate ear, Lunch Buddies play a pivotal role in fostering self-confidence, social skills, and academic success among the youth.

“We are delighted to bring our Lunch Buddy program to the Branson School District,” said Susan Mellentine, CEO of BBBSO. “The impact we’ve witnessed in other schools has been remarkable, and we are confident that with the support of the Branson

good on December 31, 2023.

“This is an answer to five years of planning,” said Taneyhills Library Director Marcia Schemper-Carlock. “We’ve worked with the commissioners on establishing the Library subdistrict and shown the community a solid preview of what a public li-

community, we can make a significant difference in the lives of these students.”

BBBSO is calling for volunteers to become a Lunch Buddy. Being a Lunch Buddy is a simple yet incredibly rewarding experience. Volunteers can use this time to engage in meaningful conversations, play a card game, offer guidance, and provide encouragement to a child who might need a supportive adult figure in their life. The commitment required is small, but the rewards are immense. The impact of a Lunch Buddy extends far beyond the lunch hour, as studies have shown that mentorship can lead to improved school at-

brary can offer. Libraries are more than books; they have evolved into community centers. The voters have shown us they believe in what we do. We’re ready to take it to the next level.”

The win was hard-fought, with opposition from a group of Vote No adversaries campaigning with

tendance, better academic performance, and increased self-esteem. By sparing just one hour a week to share lunch with a student, volunteers have the power to shape a child’s future, instilling values that can last a lifetime.

“We strongly believe that everyone has the potential to make a positive impact in a child’s life,” said Maggie Riggs, VP of Program at BBBSO. “Whether you’re a parent, a working professional, a retiree, or a college student, your presence and support can truly make a difference.”

BBBSO encourages individuals from all walks of life to join the Lunch Buddy program and

signs, newspaper ads and posts to social media. Schemper-Carlock was grateful to those who continued to support the Library.

“We had a stellar campaign. The creativity, rapid response and community connections helped make headway on this initiative,” said Schemper-Carlock. “Our

contribute to the betterment of the Branson community. Together, we can empower the next generation to reach their full potential and shape a brighter future for our community.

meetings were energizing and it was a pleasure to work as a team. We thank our supporters for being able to weed out the misinformation and disinformation. They made calls, monitored social media, talked to neighbors, and gave us encouragement to keep going. It was very motivating.”

To become a Lunch Buddy and be part of this incredible journey, interested volunteers can visit www.bigbro.com for more information and to get involved.

$67 Family Pack

BY TIFFANY GRAVETT, Staff Writer

Ten years ago this week, my twin niece and nephew, Silas and Kaylee, were born. I never knew how impactful the joy of being an aunt could be until those two amazing kids came along (sniff, sniff). They are both immensely

compassionate, talented and intelligent (and I don’t say that just because I’m their aunt). If you follow this column, then you have probably read many of the clever quips that have sprung forth from their genius little mouths.

Happy 10th birthday, Silas and Kaylee! This week’s column is

dedicated to you!

• I told my nephew, Silas, that he is a celebrity because I use his quotes a lot for my column and that the next time he’s at a gas station he should pick up a newspaper. He responded, “Ummm, I think that if I go to a gas station I’d rather get a snack.” He didn’t know that the Branson Globe is free.

• Tonight Kaylee asked Silas what store he wanted to go to. He said, “A store.” She said, “Wow, you should be on Jeopardy.”

• Mom said that when she burps she gets really embarrassed.

Silas responded, “When I burp, I have no shame!”

• Silas: Were bagels around when Einstein was alive?

Mom: Yeah, bub they’re European. They’ve been around a long time.

Kaylee: Yeah, the Bible even says Jesus served bagels with the fishes.

• Mom: Silas, you didn’t have a towel. How did you dry off after your shower?

Silas (8): (so proud of himself)

I just used my dirty clothes.

• In the car last night Kaylee and Silas were discussing karma and using the phrase “do karma on you.” They had no clue what karma was.

• I took the kids to dinner recently and we were discussing our day. I told Silas a joke I told at work and when I was done he said, “Mom, what was the joke?” I

said, “THAT was the joke.” He said, “Oh...did anyone laugh?

That wasn’t very funny.”

• Silas (7) loves interviewing people when he’s bored. We were standing in line at Starbucks and he started asking me question after question. About the 10th question in he asked, “Would you rather have a Cliff bar, or a Kind bar?” to which I replied, “I’d rather you not ask me any more questions.” He says, “I’m going to put you down as Cliff bar, because that was not kind.”

• We were at McDonald’s and I asked Kaylee (2) if she wanted apples or French fries with her Happy Meal. She responded as if I was out of my mind, “You fink I want apples instead of fench fies? No.”

• “Sometimes our hearts have to break so Jesus can come inside.” Silas (4)

Out of the mouths of Silas and Kaylee... [A special edition of ‘Out of the mouths of babes’]

Thank you for reading the

MAKING PROGRESS – The City of Branson is working hard to combat the damage from recent storms. This crew is working on a fallen tree that blocked Sunshine, a side road that intersects with 76 Country Boulevard, just west of the junction of Highways 76 and 65. (Photo by K.D. Michaels)

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tain Grove Schoolhouse, just off Highway T east of Branson.

OMMA director Wendy Wright and fiddler David Scrivner are also working on developing a weekly old-time community “Dare to Be Square” dance in the Springfield area, with the goal of

continuing the Ozarks play-party tradition. Currently, the yearly Hootin’ and Hollerin’ festival in Gainesville, Missouri, hosts one of the last such dances in the area. Visit www.ozarkmountainmusicassociation.com or follow the OMMA Facebook page for exciting updates and events on these opportunities as well as future youth camps.

BYCOWBOYJOHN FULLERTON, a native of Taney County, and a member of the Sons of the Pioneers.

Last week I gave a sketch on the life of Springfield Wagon Company president Homer Fellows and the beginnings of one of Springfield’s most successful businesses.

Fellows began with the company as a superintendent of factory operations and also held a secretary position. Fellows capitalized on the success of the Frisco Railroad in Springfield and through them he was able to keep down the

freight costs for materials, which gave the wagon company a stronger advantage financially.

Springfield Wagon would invest a lot in advertising; their marketing strategies were a major boost. By 1876, multiple advertisements announced the toughness and durability of their equipment. The cost for these wagons was around sixty dollars.

In 1883 a fire occurred in a drying kiln that destroyed the factory. Fellows had it back in operation by 1885. In 1886 Springfield Wagon won the award for “best two-horse wagon” at the Arkansas State Fair in Fort Smith. Sales continued to be excellent as the company would increase the price. By 1900 a new wagon sold for around ninety dollars.

Fellows saw the value in his employees and their hard work, so he cut his workers from ten hour work days to eight, but still paid them for

a ten hour day! By 1893 the company had sold over 3,500 wagons. Homer would pass away in 1894 and in 1899 his son Frank became president of the business.

Springfield Wagon Company was instrumental in the production of numerous carnival and circus wagons as well. Ringling Brothers was a major customer. By the 1920s, demand for wooden wagons had decreased significantly, so efforts began at the factory to build steel truck trailers and steel farm wagons.

In 1941 Springfield Wagon was sold to the Phipps Lumber Co. and the business was relocated to Fayetteville, Arkansas. Ten years later in 1951 the low demand brought production to an end. In their nearly eighty-year run, approximately 200,000 wagons were produced. Today they remain extremely popular with wagon enthusiasts and we proudly use ours here in the Shep-

A fully restored Springfield Wagon that is remembered for their green color with yellow trim. Today the reorganized company is located in Clinton, Arkansas. (Photo courtesy of Springfield Wagon)

herd of the Hills Outdoor Drama.

Clinton, Arkansas, and you can visit their website at www.springfieldwagon.com.

Memories from the Homestead: Remembering the Springfield Wagon Company [Part two]

It’s the last blast of summer – Get ready for fall sports and Doggie Swim Night

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With summer slowly winding down, it is time to set sights on fall sports! The Branson Parks & Recreation Department has several youth leagues including soccer, flag football and volleyball to keep your kids active this fall. Kicking up excitement for the 5-15-year-old set -- Registration open for Fall Youth and Pee Wee Soccer

Youth leagues are available for boys and girls who are between five and 15-years old. Individual and team entries are accepted. The deadline to register for the youth league is Tuesday, August 15. An introductory Pee Wee program is also offered for children who are three and four years old. The deadline to register for the Pee Wee

program is Thursday, August 31. For more information and to register, go to the Soccer section of the Youth Sports page on BransonParksandRecreation.com.

Take a flag and touchdown -Registration now open for Youth Flag Football

Youth Flag Football is available for children who are in kindergarten through third grade. This 7-vs7 instructional league is designed to introduce youth to the fundamentals of football in a safe and exciting way. Individual and team entries are accepted. The deadline to register is Monday, August 28. For more information and to register online, go to the Flag Football section of the Youth Sports page on BransonParksandRecreation.com Set-up for a spike! Now register-

ing for Youth Volleyball at the RecPlex

This league is offered for youth in first through eighth grades and offers a great opportunity to improve team and individual skills and will provide a fun and exciting atmosphere for participation in volleyball. The deadline to register is Tuesday, August 15. Individual and team entries are accepted. For more information on this program, including fees and to register online, go to the Volleyball section of the Youth Sports page on BransonParksandRecreation.com.

Doggie swim night at Branson AquaPlex September 4

Bring your furry four-legged friend to the Branson AquaPlex on Monday, September 4, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. for the annual Doggie Swim

event. This end-of-season event offers the perfect opportunity for your dog(s) to play fetch, paddle around in the shallow end, or take a plunge off of the diving board at the pool.

committed to maintaining quality parks and facilities that enhance the quality of life in Branson. For more information you may call the Branson RecPlex at 417-335-2368 or go to BransonParksandRecreation.com.

Take a break from overwhelm at Resilient Brave Hearts Conference

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Are you feeling overwhelmed with busy-ness? Women, particularly Christian professional women, can often feel this way as they juggle family, business, church activities and more, leading to isolation and disconnection

as they rush from one commitment to another without time for true connection, even with themselves.

Join us for the Resilient Brave Hearts Girls’ and Women’s Conference, Saturday and Sunday, August 19 and 20, at the Bran-

son Event Center located at The Shoppes at Branson Meadows, 4230 Gretna Rd., Branson. In the beauty of the Ozark Mountains in Branson, Missouri, you can discover that times of encouragement and connecting with others can help you become the best “you” you can be.

We tend to think through our busyness that we are alone or there is something wrong with us, which can keep us from be-

ing able to “keep it all together.”

However, even Jesus had 12 disciples; not only was he training them for important ministry, but they provided him with needed human connection.

What is standing in the way of your connecting with like-minded women? Register now for this opportunity to Renew, Restore, and Reconnect in community. Our amazing line-up of speakers includes singer/songwriter

Tammy Trent; keynote speaker Sara Forhetz; emcee/speaker Jill Reynolds; co-leader/speaker

Brenda Ring Wood; Sue Detweiler; Carolyn Boss; Dr. Marina Hoffman; Tina Richards; Dr. Brittany Wright; Brenda McClintock; Melissa Garner; Julie Hedenborg; Mary Starr; and Louie Michael. Register at https://braveheartworkshops.com/cal/resilient-brave-hearts-girls-womens-conference/.

Register for Rotary Club of Table Rock Lake 5K

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Calling all fitness enthusiasts and community supporters... lace up your shoes and let’s make a difference together! The Rotary Club of Table Rock Lake will host a 5k Run/Walk on Saturday, October 14, at the Port of Kimberling in Kimberling City.

The money raised will be used to award grants to area

nonprofits. Last year’s recipients were OACAC, Stone County Citizens in Action, Tri-Lakes Humane Society, Stone County 100 Club, and the Reeds Spring Robotics Program.

The cost is $35. All participants will receive a T-shirt, snacks and a raffle ticket to potentially win gift certificates to

area restaurants and attractions. The top three male and female finishers will win additional prizes.

You can register at https://rebrand.ly/2023Rotary5k.

The Rotary Club of Table Rock Lake has given out $100,000 to various community projects over the past 17 years.

C of O senior wins American Culinary Federation competition

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Crystal Gutierrez, senior culinary arts and hospitality management major at College of the Ozarks, won the American Culinary Federation (ACF) Rising Star Cooking Competition. The competition took place during the Springfield/Branson ACF Chapter’s open house at the end of the 2023 spring semester.

“I felt really honored,” Gutierrez said. “I went into it thinking I was not going to do well because I’ve never competitively cooked, and the people I competed against had a lot more experience than I did. Winning gave me a confidence boost and showed me that I do know what I am doing, and I am capable. It validated my career choices. It was also an honor to be

the only woman competing and win, since the industry is mostly male dominated.”

Gutierrez competed against four other young chef competitors in a mystery basket challenge. The ingredients were not known to the competitors until the competition began, and duck was the secret ingredient. The pressure was on for the 30-minute cooking challenge in front of an audience of chefs and hospitality professionals. Gutierrez’s winning dish was pan roasted duck breast with raspberry and blackberry reduction, granny smith apple slaw, and micro greens.

“When I asked Crystal to compete, she was reluctant at first, but she agreed,” said Robert Stricklin, executive chef of The Keeter Center and College of the Ozarks assistant

professor of hospitality management. “Crystal competed against four young professionals that have already been working in the industry. Crystal not only finished on time, but the flavor and presentation is what made her dish stand out from the others. Crystal was able to remain calm, keep her head down, and just do what she had learned. I am not only proud of Crystal and what she accomplished, but I am most proud of the way that she challenged herself.”

“Her flavors and plate presentation are what really set Crystal’s dish above the rest,” stated the lead judge.

Crystal Gutierrez, senior culinary arts and hospitality management major at College of the Ozarks, won the American Culinary Federation (ACF) Rising Star Cooking Competition.

Area school news briefs: Our schools are awesome!

Local WRVEC students tour State Capitol

Youth from the Ozarks were among the 101 high school students from around the state who participated in the Missouri Electric Cooperative CYCLE (Cooperative Youth Conference and Leadership Experience). White River Valley Electric Cooperative sponsored local delegates Kiya Barnes (Blue Eye), William Beadle (Nixa), Aubrey Harr (Branson) and Jadyn Gieber (Ava).

The three-day event was held in Jefferson City July 19-21, 2023. It offered Missouri sophomores and juniors opportunities to learn what it’s like to serve in political leadership positions and get involved in community service.

CYCLE delegates took part in a variety of activities during the conference, ranging from learning from nationally known speakers, drafting proposed legislation, to bettering their individual leadership skills. Ava Student, Jadyn

Gieber, said about the trip, “The best part, by far, was debating a bill on the House floor.”

Other highlights of the conference included a live line demonstration and electric vehicle display, team building activities, and learning about careers at electric cooperatives. Students also had the opportunity to tour the Missouri State Capitol and the Missouri State Penitentiary.

To be eligible for the annual CYCLE Contest, students must (1) be a high school sophomore and attend a high school within WRVEC’s five-county service territory or (2) be home-schooled within WRVEC’s five-county service territory, be between 15-16 years of age, and be at a sophomore level equivalent. Their family does not need to be a member of the Cooperative, but they must attend a school in the service territory. Applications for the 2024 CYCLE Contest will be available

next spring.

For more information about CYCLE, visit www.whiteriver. org/community/youth-programs/ cycle/.

New teachers joining the Hollister Tiger Family

The Hollister R-V School District welcomed 14 new teachers to the Hollister Tiger Family for the 2023-2024 school year during New Teacher Institute from July 31 through August 2.

New Teacher Institute is a program that allows teachers new to the district to get to learn about the “Hollister Tiger Way” and to become immersed in the culture and community. Teachers are introduced to their mentors, have lunch with the board of education, and take a bus tour of the community. Additionally, new teachers are taught about items such as district curriculum and lesson planning and are given time to begin preparing for the first week of school.

Mrs. Sandy Leech, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning shared that New Teacher Institute is not just a program; it’s a transformative experience that ignites the flames of passion and equips new educators with the tools to shape young minds. “It’s where the art of teaching converges with the science of inspiration, crafting a foundation upon which futures are built,” Leech says.

Hollister’s new teachers this year are Paula Adams, Isabelle Perkins, Emily Phillips, Tim Lewis, Ben West, C.J. Berkstresser, Brian Farrell, Heath Fortson, Ayndrea Drain, Emily Moore, John Torres, Melanie Holmes and Andrew Matthews.

Hollister gearing up for new school year

The Hollister R-V School District will begin the new school year on Monday, August 21. Dr. Wilson, Superintendent, shares

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that embracing a new school year is not just about turning a page on the calendar; it’s about opening the door to endless possibilities and opportunities for students. “Education is not just about imparting knowledge,” Wilson says “but about nurturing curious minds, fostering creativity, and building the foundation for a brighter future.”

Families are encouraged to complete their online enrollment prior to August 15 to ensure students are able to obtain their schedules (high school and middle school) and receive their teacher’s name (elementary and early childhood) during Night of the Tiger on August 15.

Returning families should have received an email with instructions to complete their enrollment. If a family did not receive this email they should contact their building office for help.

Families new to Hollister should visit their building office to begin the enrollment process. They will need to provide proof of residency.

“We are excited to see all of our families at Night of the Tiger on August 15,” Wilson says. “And we are blessed to have such a

wonderful community that comes together each year for Night of the Tiger to support our students and families in a BIG way!”

And, speaking of Night of the Tiger...

Open house will take place between 5 and 7 p.m. Families with multiple students and/or buildings are encouraged to start their visits at 5:00 to allow ample time to complete visits before attending Taste of Hollister and the Family Fair. Tickets for Taste of Hollister will be given to families by teachers (classroom teacher ECC & ES, advisory teacher MS & HS) during open house. You MUST have a ticket to attend Taste of Hollister.

Taste of Hollister will take place from 5:30 to 7:30 PM. There will be TWO locations for Taste of Hollister this year. Families may visit either the elementary school or the high school to enjoy Taste of Hollister. Individuals may visit each community food vendor ONE time. The school will provide the main meal.

This year’s Family Fair will be located throughout the campus from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., with activities and services like physicals, vaccinations and haircuts.

The Hollister R-V School

Fed up paying high prices? Come shop our shelves for essentials, birthday gifts, treats and more. Always 40 to 60% off of regular retail.

District will once again provide school supplies for all students in kindergarten through eighth grades. School supplies will be waiting for students in their classrooms on the first day of school.

Reeds Spring School District recognized for marketing

materials

The National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA)

recognized Reeds Spring Schools with an Award of Merit in Publications and Digital Marketing Excellence.

The district created the Table Rock Career Center Partnership Opportunities Book as a way to let area businesses know about the career center that is currently under construction. Companies can

work with the career center to create internship and apprenticeship programs, or they can make sponsorship deals to get their name in front of hundreds of technical students who will soon enter the workforce.

A digital version of the book can be found on the district website, www.rs-wolves.com

‘Missing the Mark’ art exhibit by Olof Pierson open at Southern Missouri Arts Connection

Submitted to Branson Globe Southern Missouri Arts Connection (SMAC) is featuring the art of Olof Pierson for his solo art exhibit “Missing the Mark.” The exhibit will run through August 26 in the SMAC Art Center gallery on historic Downing Street in Hol -

lister.

“Missing the Mark” is a series of paintings and sculptures made from wood, stone and steel. “The pieces I created are rooted in the lifelong internal dialogue regarding the ever-unbalanced scale of who we want to be and who we actually are,”

Pierson said. His large-scale painted pieces are abstract expressionism as it relates to his theme. And his sculptural pieces are highly symbolic. This is an exciting exhibit meant to stir the soul.

Each month during their exhibits, SMAC highlights one of

the many local nonprofit organizations that serves the area. This month SMAC is drawing attention to the Christian Action Ministries (CAM), which opened its first food pantry in 1985 at 2400 State Highway 165. It has since opened a second food pantry in Forsyth

and a mobile outreach to Bradleyville, Cedarcreek, Protem, Rockaway Beach, Merriam Woods, Hollister and Branson. Last year, CAM assisted more than 40,000 residents of Taney County and distributed more than two million pounds of food.

Patriot reunion 2023: Hootenanny being planned

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You can help with the greatest patriot reunion in history, Convoy of Honor Patriot Reunion,

taking place during Veterans Week, Nov. 4 - 12, in Branson. Organizers are searching for talent, band, vendors, food

trucks and helping hands before and during the event, to be held at Black Oak ountain Amphitheater in Lampe.

The event will honor veterans suffering from PTSD.

For more information about this event, please contact Mona Miller at millerm573@gmail. com, call 417-239-4320, or go to Convoy of Honor on Facebook.

ROOKIE JOINS STAFF OF BRANSON POLICE DEPARTMENT, BY K.D. MICHAELS

– If you drop by the Branson Police Department, you might notice a new face. Rookie has joined the BPD, not as a K9 officer, but as the police department’s support dog. Rookie came to the Branson Police Department by way of Taney County Animal Control on August 1, as a foster and a potential facility dog, and the department has made the decision to keep Rookie. “Rookie is a very laid back dog that is good with people, dogs and cats,” explained Melody Pettit, Communications Manager for the City of Branson. Rookie is adjusting to his new role as a support dog quite well. Said Pettit, “Rookie has been at the police department for a week, and the response has been super positive! Many people have enjoyed pet sitting, petting him and playing fetch with him.” (via Facebook)

University of Missouri Extension welcomes Field Specialist in Ag Business

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Please welcome Jacob Hefley, Field Specialist in Agriculture Business, to the University of Missouri Extension Office in Taney County. While Jacob’s office is in Taney County, he will also serve Christian, Douglas, Greene, Howell, Ozark, Texas, Webster and Wright counties.

Jacob is a native of Harrison, AR, and attended College of the Ozarks where he obtained his Bachelor’s in Agricultural Business and Animal Science. This past December, he graduated from Kansas State University with a Master’s degree in Agricultural Economics. Though he is interested in all aspects of agribusiness, his focus has primarily been in the areas of beef cattle economics, production, record keeping, value-added practices and risk man-

agement.

Jacob and his wife Emma welcomed a baby girl, Magnolia Jane, on August 2, 2023.

Jacob says, “Please feel free to stop by the office, I would enjoy the chance to meet you and answer your questions.”

Jacob Hefley (Special to Branson Globe)

ELEVATE KIDS SUMMER SCHOOL RECAP – Our Elevate kiddos ended summer school with a bang by visiting both the Titanic Museum and the Amazing Pets show at Grand Country. Two months of field trips, learning opportunities and summer fun came to an end in late July. While we’re sad summer school is over for this year, we’re already looking ahead to when we get to welcome our area kiddos back in September for our after-school program. This month will consist of helping our area children purchase school supplies through a generous donation from the Branson-Hollister Lions Club. (Special to Branson Globe)

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Ed Vandenberg, Kansas City, MO. Also attending are Barb Brown, Bellflower, IL; and Mary Jezek, Temple, TX, whose deceased husbands, Dick Brown and Alpha company commander Henry Jezek, were also integral members of the group. The group are recipients of the following decorations awarded by the United States Army:

• All are recipients of the Combat Infantryman’s Badge (CIB) awarded to infantrymen who come under hostile fire in combat, one of the U.S. military’s most coveted awards;

• Four are recipients of the Silver Star, the third highest military award for valor;

• The group received a total of 15 Bronze Stars, several with multiple awards;

• The group received a total of 11 Purple Hearts for wounds received in action.

From all corners of the country

and every imaginable background, these citizen soldiers came together as a fighting unit, as did millions of others in all branches of the military when their country called them; most of them were drafted. They did not deploy as a unit, but went individually to serve until their one-year tour of duty was up, or until they were severely wounded or killed in action. From across America, these soldiers just wanted to make it home alive and pick up where they left off, with the families who were praying for them. Society was divided as to support for the Vietnam War; most of the unit came from supportive communities, but some returned to a hostile anti-war environment. None were properly welcomed home and recognized for their service. And most did make it home— albeit with complications from post-traumatic stress neither they nor their families could understand; including anger that caused some marriages to collapse. For reasons they don’t comprehend, none of the group kept in touch with each other after returning home, until finding buddies on the internet became a thing nearly three decades later. Their first reunions, in the 1990s, were “gifts,” said one, because for the first time since Vietnam, guys who had been side by side in combat were sharing photos and talking with each other—often about unspeakable things that could not be shared with wives, families or friends. They also discovered that the incredibly close

bonds forged as young men, most just 20 or 21 years old, in the rice paddies and jungles under the worst circumstances imaginable, quickly renewed themselves as a powerful brotherhood and a privilege to experience, although a hard-earned one. Even as the reunions renewed close ties, though, they also stirred up traumatic memories. Many of the men did seek help in the form of counseling through the VA or other veteran organizations. But it is their tight-knit group that provides a safe place for healing, being around people they trusted with their lives then and would still trust with their lives now. At the reunions, they try to focus on “the good stuff,” honoring and remembering those who didn’t make it home. They find practical ways to do that as well, such as by sponsoring a scholarship awarded to several Sheridan, Oregon, high school seniors each year in honor of Verne Lochner, a squad leader and platoon sergeant who was killed in action on April 2, 1969.

The group tries to get together every couple of years, bringing their wives, with an increasing sense of urgency since four members have passed away within the last few years. Those who have lost their spouse continue to receive valuable companionship and encouragement by attending.

When group member Dave Pearson passed away recently, his wife

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Group member Dave Pearson - shown here in Vietnam - passed away recently. (Photo courtesy of Charles Elder)

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Chris asked one of Dave’s buddies to give a eulogy at his memorial service in June. Like most combat veterans, her husband never talked about his time in war, and his family wanted to hear about it from someone who had fought alongside him. The eulogy followed Dave’s transition from citizen to soldier, describing the terrible experience of war; focusing on his bravery (Dave was awarded two Silver Stars and a Bronze star for valor), selflessness and outstanding character; helping reveal a side of the husband, father and grandfather the family had not known.

“At times in our life, we come across people who frustrate or anger us or do something to make us throw up our hands and say, ‘What’s wrong with him (or her)?’” Dave’s buddy told those gathered for the service. “Through my own years of counseling, though, I’ve learned the question

we should actually be asking is, ‘What happened to him (or her)?’ Well, what happened to Dave, and to all of us, really, is Vietnam.”

The story that unfolded in the eulogy described not only the hellish physical chaos, fear and exhaustion of combat in the Mekong Delta; it also revealed the psychological toll extracted on these young soldiers from the relentless strain. Dave’s family, friends and neighbors were appreciative of finally hearing the story of his service and sacrifice that gave them new perspective, not only about him but of other veterans in their lives.

In the eulogy and in conversation with this writer, Dave’s friend talked about the bonds of trust and fiercely loyal devotion forged by enduring the horrors of war together. Over their years of gathering decades later, all of the men have benefited tremendously from discovering those bonds still exist, giving them a safe place to know someone understands their PTSD—not yet a coined phrase in

the 1970s, but a reality all the same. The reunions also allow spouses to share thoughts and common experiences with other spouses, as most tried desperately to be helpful but sometimes felt closed off from their husbands, suffering the collateral damage of invisible wounds of war.

“I went to my first reunion in 2001, brimming with apprehension,” Dave’s buddy shared at the memorial service. “I’d spent 30 years trying to nail the lid on the Pandora’s Box of bad memories, and was worried that it would be pried open. But to my utter amazement, walking into that hospitality room with Donnie, Dwight, JaWan, Doc, Bob, Brownie, Top, Henry and others was like a surreal step back in time. Being in the presence of these men was a balm for my soul, having conversations we never could have, even with our wives, families, or close friends. We were finally with the only people on earth who would truly understand.”

The September gathering will be their fourth in Branson. They met in

Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, in 2021, but have enjoyed Branson so much they decided to return again this year. “We are proud to be a band of brothers that served our country when duty called, and proud to be U.S. Army veterans,” said one. “As you know, Vietnam vets were not treated well when we returned from an unpopular war in the 1960s and 1970s, so receiving positive acknowledgment of our service and sacrifice at this point in our lives is meaningful and restorative.”

The Globe is glad to share their story as part of that acknowledge-

ment, and we wish them a wonderful time of relaxation and camaraderie. We also hope reading just this small excerpt of their story helps foster even more appreciation for the environment Branson, Missouri, tries to provide for those who have served to protect the freedoms we often take for granted. As veterans come to town individually, in small groups such as this one, or during veterans’ week, may we remember each one has a story impacted by their time spent serving, and give them our heartfelt gratitude.

X-rays, Exam, and Cleaning

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Potato Casserole Gone Rogue

BY CHEF JEFF WOODWARD

Time: 2 hours

Yield: 8 - 10 servings

Ingredients:

• 3 Thick Cut Pork Steaks

• 1 - 32 oz bag of Diced Potato Hash Browns, thawed

• 1 Can of Cream of Mushroom Soup

• 1 Small Package of Baby Bella Mushrooms

• 2 Sticks of Unsalted Butter, melted

• 2 Cups of Sour Cream

• Salt, to taste

• White Pepper, to taste

• 2T Granulated Garlic

• 3 Cups Shredded White Cheddar Cheese

Instructions:

1. Salt and pepper both sides of each pork steak.

2. Sear both sides of the pork steak in a hot cast iron pan. Do not cook all the way through, just create a good crust.

3. Set aside to rest.

4. Rinse the mushrooms and cut into small to medium dice.

5. Combine the melted butter, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, salt, pepper, and granulated garlic in a large mixing bowl.

6. Add the mushrooms and cheese.

7. Dice the pork steaks into 1/2 inch cubes and add to the mixture.

8. Stir in the hash browns.

9. Place mixture in a 9 x 13 glass baking pan. Bake at 375º for 45 mins to 1 hour until hash browns are cooked and a nice golden brown crust has formed on the top.

10. Let rest for about 10 minutes before serving.

GO ROGUE by adding Shrimp or Crawfish to this dish. If you’d like Chef Jeff to make this dish or any other meal for you, contact him at www.TheRogueChefBranson.com.

Easy Lemon Pie

BY KERRY DAWN GREEN

From Recipes of Yesteryear. This is a new favorite of ours and I bring it to events we’re invited to lately.

Ingredients:

• 1 can frozen lemonade, thawed

• 1 tub dessert topping

• 1 can sweetened condensed milk

• 1 pre-made graham cracker crumb pie shell

Instructions:

1. Mix the first three ingredients well and pour into the pie crust.

2. Freeze for 4-6 hours, then slice and serve. FREE

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of Honor organization which expresses for the sacrifices all our veterans have made to protect our freedoms. Honorably discharged veterans of any U.S. military branch and

any conflict are eligible to receive a quilt; contact Table Rock Quilts of Honor through the Facebook page to nominate an area veteran, or visit the national website for referrals to groups in other parts of the country. Presentations are often made in conjunction with special events such as Branson’s Veterans

Homecoming Week or ceremonies such as Purple Heart Day, as well as family events and even in hospitals and nursing homes.

Through the symbolism of a quilt and through ceremonies such as Purple Heart Day, we must not let any of these heroes go unrecognized.

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Tara was raised in Zimbabwe and was trained in ballet from the age of five, later gracing stages and cruise ships around the world. The other dancers and assistants are Maggie, Meghan and Lucas who do a superb job. Assistant Griffin and lighting director Frank round out the cast and crew. A small crew for such a grand show, but they get the job done seamlessly. From card tricks, disappearing dogs and people to grand illusions, this is just a really fun show for the entire family, so take the kids and grandparents to the Mickey Gilley Grand Shanghai Theatre located at 3455 W. 76 Country Blvd. to see Mansion of Dreams. You can call 417-3360888 or go to www.rickthomas. com for more information and tickets.

has been successfully sharing the long-awaited Messiah, in love, within Jewish communities in Israel and around the world since 2010

Tom Kilgore and “Mac” McAllister (Photo by Cynthia J. Thomas)

Several Table Rock Quilts of Honor members were on hand to present USMC veteran Tom Kilgore with a quilt. (Photo by Cynthia J. Thomas)

Tom Kilgore looks on as a Quilts of Honor member fills in his service information in a special section that is attached to each quilt given. (Photo by Cynthia J. Thomas)

SDC senior information technology manager running for WRVEC board

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Branson West resident Leon Frazier is running for the Stone County District A seat on the White River Valley Cooperative (WRVEC) Board of Directors. Voting is open to WRVEC members only August 14-25.

All candidates were interviewed and vetted by the Cooperative’s Nominating Committee. Candidates provided answers to a series of questions for the committee to evaluate the knowledge and experience that could be brought to the board room to benefit the Cooperative membership.

With more than 40-plus years of experience in technology, broadband and electrical power, Frazier could contribute extensive and relevant knowledge to the White River Valley Electrical Cooperative Board of Directors.

“I want to be a part of great things,” says Frazier, “and I know that my expertise and experience can truly serve the cooperative.”

WRVEC is in the process of the White River Connect project–building a world-class fiber network for WRVEC customers. It received a $47.3 million grant from Missouri’s Broadband Infrastructure Grant Program. According to the WREVC website, construction on the five-year project is expected to start in the third quarter of 2023.

“The ability to connect to broadband is essential for economic success now and for generations to come,” Frazier says.

“It will open up business and educational possibilities for the rural most parts of the cooperative.

He completed the electronics technology program at Pittsburg State University and his bachelor’s degree in human resources at Friends University. His career includes positions at Sunflower Electric Cooperative (Sunflower provides the same electrical power services as WRVEC) and Fairpoint Communications (now called Consolidated Communications), a telecommunications

and broadband company.

Frazier has led major wired and wireless broadband projects, overseeing engineering, design, budgets, project management and implementation. He also has extensive experience in information technology and cyber security.

“I am grateful for the opportunity and believe, if elected, that my experience will be beneficial to the WRVEC Board of Directors as it leads White River Connect, installing a world-class fi-

ber network to connect WRVEC customers with broadband,” says Frazier.

Frazier currently serves as the Senior Information Technology Manager for Silver Dollar City, Showboat Branson Belle, Whitewater and Silver Dollar City Campground.

To read more about Frazier and other WRVEC candidates or to learn how to vote, go to https://www.whiteriver.org/ member-center/annual-meeting/.

Leon Frazier (Special to Branson Globe)

Sundi Jo releases new single ‘Everything’ll Be Alright’

Submitted to Branson Globe Branson-based singer and songwriter Sundi Jo, is set to captivate listeners with the release of her latest single, “Everything’ll Be Alright.” The soulful and heartfelt blues-style song promises to uplift spirits and inspire hope in the face of life’s trials. With thought-provoking lyrics and a voice reminiscent of a blend of musical legends like Lucinda Williams, Iris Dement, Anne Wilson and Zach Williams, Sundi Jo’s “Everything’ll Be Alright” tugs at heartstrings while offering a glimmer of optimism. The single is a stirring reflection on the struggles faced in a world seemingly falling apart, where

hurt and walls divide us. However, through the powerful medium of music, Sundi Jo reminds us to persevere, to sing, love, and pray anyway, for someday everything will be all right.

“I wrote this song in 2020 when the world had flipped upside down,” said Sundi Jo. Everyone seemed to be at each other’s throats. There was so much animosity and such little joy. I wrote this song as a reminder that despite the chaos, everything’ll be all right.”

Originally from a small town in Missouri but calling Branson her home, Sundi Jo is a gifted Americana/Roots Gospel recording artist, singer and songwriter.

With an exceptional voice and a penchant for crafting songs from the heart, Sundi Jo’s music delves deep into the essence of human emotions, sparking a sense of vulnerability and hope in her listeners. Her soulful style and meaningful compositions set her apart as a true artist driven by a passion to connect with her audience.

Inspired by her unwavering belief in the power of vulnerability and hope, Sundi Jo strives to create music that resonates deeply with people from all walks of life. Her mission is to provide faith and encouragement through her songs, filling the world with more understanding and compassion. In her own words, Sundi Jo shares, “I want to write and perform songs that people can resonate with, really feel. The world needs more vulnerability, and so does the church. I hope to provide that, along with some hope.”

“Everything’ll Be Alright” is just the beginning of what promises to be an extraordinary journey for Sundi Jo as she continues to make her mark in the music industry as a songwriter.

“Everything’ll Be Alright” is now available on all major music platforms. To stay updated on Sundi Jo’s upcoming releases and performances, follow her at sundijo.com.

Sundi Jo (Photo courtesy sundijo.com)

Volunteerism Spotlight: ADOPT-A-STREET program helps to keep Branson clean

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Sign up for our ADOPT-ASTREET program to help keep Branson clean!

Each month, the City of Branson highlights one of the 12 values that employees strive for every day. For the month of August, it is volunteerism! We want to thank our employees and community members who take the time to volunteer—especially those who volunteer for our ADOPT-ASTREET program.

Thank you to the following organizations for participating:

• House of Hope

• Coach Store

• Branson Fire Department

• Alive and Well Center for Natural Healing

• Kate Spade

• Branson’s Song of Hope Individuals, organizations, groups, or families are welcome to participate. Just commit to

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genre — the moment felt as old as the hills and spoke to me in real,

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ing and studying during that time. My take on this is, the enemy wants to use everything he can to distract Christians from spending time studying God’s Word, meditating on it, sharing with others, and applying it to our daily lives, even the chaotic parts. Let’s agree together that we won’t let him!

rural ways that grunge or rock or pop never could. I spent the rest of the summer listening to her Back Home Again CD on repeat, often while trying out salsa recipes and

baking cornbread for my mom. In retrospect, Rhonda Vincent, and that album, changed my life forever. And for that I will remain forever grateful.

clean-ups three times a year and the City will provide all the supplies and your own ADOPT-ASTREET sign! Signing up is easy by using this link, https://brans-

onmo.gov/446/Adopt-A-StreetProgram.

The crew from the Coach Store at Tanger Outlet Center takes a break after volunteering. (City of Branson August Newsletter)

cash envelope system actually work: During the month, no money—and I mean zero money—comes out of that groceries envelope except to pay for food at the grocery store. And if you go food shopping and leave the envelope at home by mistake, turn your car back around. You can’t just sort of use the envelopes and expect them to work.

4. Spend only what you’ve put in each cash envelope.

Don’t forget: When your money’s gone, it’s gone! If you want to go

to the store but don’t have enough money, raid the fridge for leftovers. Or do a pantry challenge by digging through your pantry to see what you can find to make dinner without having to hit the grocery store. Using the cash envelope system is a great way to really get intentional about your spending habits.

Advantages of using the cash envelope System

• It keeps you on track.

• It enforces discipline.

• It holds you accountable.

• It makes it hard to overspend.

Disadvantages of using the cash

envelope System

• You have to get cash out of your bank account.

• You have to juggle cash.

• You have to spend only what you have.

• Wait—that last one just seems like a challenging advantage. Is the envelope system the same as cash stuffing?

If you’re on TikTok or Instagram, you might have seen a trend called cash stuffing. Cash stuffing is a process of splitting up your cash each month into envelopes assigned to a line of your budget. Does that sound familiar? Yep! Cash stuffing is the same thing as the cash envelope system. Maybe social media thought cash stuffing was a more exciting way to describe it all, but cash stuff-

ing works the same way as the envelope system: At the beginning of the month, you’re taking out cash from your paycheck to fill your labeled envelopes. For example, if you’ve budgeted $35 toward your “Beauty” budget line, you’d stuff $35 of cash into that cash envelope. What if I pay some of my expenses online?

Here’s the thing with the envelope budgeting system: It works better when you’re actually physically walking into a store to make a purchase. Shopping at the grocery store, going out to eat, getting a haircut or oil change—these are all times when using the cash envelope system works really well.

You can still use cash envelopes for online purchases, but it does get a little trickier. Write the amount

you’ve budgeted for on the outside of the envelope, and don’t spend more online than the amount you’ve jotted down. Keep track of how much you’ve spent, and write it on the back of the envelope, just like if you were balancing a checkbook.

What if I run out of money in my cash envelope?

Be careful not to borrow from the other cash envelopes. When it comes to the envelope system, it can be really tempting to shuffle cash from one line item to fund another.

Let’s say you used up all the money in your restaurants envelope—don’t be surprised if some inner voice tells you to grab your clothing envelope.

Remember, the whole purpose of using cash envelopes is to control your spending and help you stick to your budget.

If you run out of restaurant money, eat leftovers instead of going out. If you see your gas money slipping away faster than you planned, it’s time to use some gas saving tips—like limiting your trips or carpooling to work. Find creative ways to make your money stretch when the envelopes are getting low. What about emergencies?

If you have a crisis come up in the middle of the month or something happens and you have absolutely no choice but to shift your cash envelopes around, figure out how to adjust your budget. What if I have money left in my envelope at the end of the month?

I mentioned this super briefly before. But if you’ve got money left in an envelope at the end of the month, congratulations! You came in under budget. That’s the best feeling in the world.

Then, put that extra money to work. If you don’t have Baby Step 1 set up (a starter emergency fund of $1,000), get on it! And if you’re on Baby Step 2 and paying off your debt, take that extra cash and put it toward your debt snowball. Every little bit helps.

Put the cash envelope system to work for you, and get intentional about how you’re spending your money.

Armed Women of America to hold conference, expo in Branson

Submitted to Branson Globe

Armed Women of America will host the National Conference & Leadership Summit in Branson, Missouri, August 1013 at the Branson Convention Center, 200 S. Sycamore St. in Branson. At the Conference, women will have the opportunity to energize their skills, meet with nationally known leaders in the firearm industry, and check out the latest in gear and apparel.

New for 2023, the AWA conference will include an expo open to the public. With access from 1 to 5 p.m. on Friday, August 11, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, August 12, shoppers can have hands-on engagement with products from companies like GLOCK, Ruger, Walther Arms, CrossBreed Holsters, Gun Tote’n Mamas, Gunsite Academy, Laser Ammo, ERGO Grips, Premier Body Armor,

MantisX, Vertx, Hot Brass Ammunition, TASER, Black Rain Ordance, Farm Diva Bullet Jewelry, GAIM Simulators UUB Gear, Zendira and more.

Supporters can also connect with the DC Project, NRA Institute for Legislative Action, The Complete Combatant, Fox & Hound K9 Foundation, Project Appleseed, and Burgett LLC; and explore instructional and practice locations like Bass Pro Shops Shooting Academy and Thorp Creek Shooting Range.

This is the first year this exclusive expo experience will be open to the public as part of the AWA National Conference & Leadership Summit. The expo will be located in Exhibit Hall B, and attendees who pre-register will have access to the mobile app for important announcements on guest appearances, booth specials, a map, and more.

Additionally, on Saturday, a free Stop the Bleed course will be offered from 9:30 to 11 a.m. for the first 20 ticket holders in the Cooper Creek Meeting Room 2 on the Concourse Level (2nd floor).

Expo tickets are just $8 when purchased ahead at https://www. awaconference.org/awa-expo, or $10 at the door (credit card only). Your attendance at the AWA Expo directly supports the continued education and training for members of the Armed Women of America (AWA).

Armed Women of America is a nonprofit organization with chapters across the country where women gather regularly to learn and grow in their abilities to handle firearms safely, responsibly and competently. AWA offers a welcoming, non-intimidating place for women to learn more about topics including firearms safety,

personal protection, concealed carry, mindset and so much more. The meetings offer classroom and range time, all under the guidance of certified women instructors who volunteer their time. The AWA vision is that women have the skills, mindset and training to defend themselves and those in their care.

Interested in attending the full conference and taking advantage of the incredible education and training? It’s not too late! For interest in finding a chapter, visit armedwomen.org and for more details on this year’s National Conference & Leadership Summit, visit awaconference. org.

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Around Town: Here’s what’s going on

AUGUST

• 11 - 12 Cool Yule Bazaar, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Kimberling Area Senior Center, 63 Kimberling Blvd. Homemade gifts, crafts, direct sales and food trucks. To be a vendor, fill out the application at www.kimberlingareaseniorcenter.com

• 11-12 Big Names in Firearm Industry and free ‘Stop the Bleed Training’ at Branson Public Expo. Friday, August 11, from 1 p.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday, August 12, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Located at the Branson Convention Center Exhibit Hall B. Expo tickets

can be purchased ahead for $8 at https://www.awaconference. org/awa-expo; $10 at the door (credit card only).

• 12 Farmers Market, Branson Landing, south end, each Tuesday, 3 – 7 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. through October 31 loveyourfarmer.com

• 13 Paint with a Pint event at Malt & Barrel Brewing Co., 2 p.m., 225 Cross Creek Blvd., Suite G, Branson. Cost $30 includes painting supplies and beverage. RSVP by visiting the brewery, giving us a call at 417-242-1048, or sending Facebook message.

• 15 Tuesday Talk at Branson Centennial Museum: “The Life and Times of Old Matt and Aunt Mollie” presented by local author and historian, John Fullerton, at 12:30 p.m., 120 South Commercial Street downtown Branson. For more information, www.wrvhs.org or call 417-239-1912.

• 15 Farmers Market, Branson Landing, south end, each Tuesday, 3 – 7 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. through October 31 loveyourfarmer.com

• 16 Jukebox Winos, Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m., Roadhouse 165, 892 Hwy 165, Branson. No cover. www.jukeboxwinos.com.

• 17 Taney County Federated Republican Women’s meeting, 6 p.m., with speaker Taney County Presiding Commissioner Nick Plummer, Golden Corral Restaurant, 3551 Shepherd of the Hills Expressway, Branson.

• 18 EquipmentShare Summer Concert Series: Justin Moore and Scotty McCreery with Avery Anna. Black Oak Amp, Table Rock Lake, 1728 State Hwy H, Lampe. Doors: 6 p.m., show: 7:30 p.m. Free parking. For more information, to buy tickets: Blackoakamp.com.

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• 19 Farmers Market, Branson Landing, south end, each Tuesday, 3 – 7 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. through October 31 loveyourfarmer.com

• 19 EquipmentShare Summer Concert Series, Show Me Fest: Nelly with Kassi Ashton, Murphy Lee and Nic Danger. Black Oak Amp, Table Rock Lake, 1728 State Hwy H, Lampe. Doors: 6 p.m., show: 7:30 p.m. Free parking. For more information, to buy tickets: Blackoakamp.com.

• 22 Farmers Market, Branson Landing, south end, each Tuesday, 3 – 7 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. through October 31 loveyourfarmer.com

• 23 Jukebox Winos, Wednes-

days, 6-8 p.m., Roadhouse 165, 892 Hwy 165, Branson. No cover. www.jukeboxwinos.com.

• 24 Learn Hands-Only CPR for FREE! Class registration now open by going to this link: https://hollisterchamber.net/ events and scrolling down to Hands-Only CPR Class. Onehour class held at Taney Co. Ambulance District, 106 Industrial Park Drive, Hollister, beginning at 9 a.m. Park at rear of building.

• 25 Elevate Entrepreneurs Business Workshop Resources for Small Businesses. Build momentum for your start-up. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Elevate Branson campus, 310 Gretna Road, Branson. Lunch provided. $15 admission for attendees; $10 admission for Elevate Entrepreneurs graduates and current students. Register by August 18. Contact Chris Hunter, 417-335-9915 or Chris. Hunter@ElevateBranson.org.

• 26 Farmers Market, Branson Landing, south end, each Tuesday, 3 – 7 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. through October 31 loveyourfarmer.com

• 29 Farmers Market, Branson Landing, south end, each Tuesday, 3 – 7 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. through October 31 loveyourfarmer.com

• 30 Jukebox Winos, Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m., Roadhouse 165, 892 Hwy 165, Branson. No cover. www.jukeboxwinos.com.

• 31 Pickleball Party @ the Park. Stockstill Park (625 Stockstill Ln), 6-9 p.m. Open to the public. 12 courts: 3 hours. Beginner courts, organized open play, challenge courts. Bring your chairs. Branson Pickleball Club and Branson Parks Dept. - https://www.bransonparksandrecreation.com/778/Pickleball

SEPTEMBER

• 2 Pancake Breakfast fundraiser, The Little Paws Daycare, Ozark Mountain Community Church, Blue Eye. This event will be held at the Blue Eye Lions Club, 138 State Hwy EE, Blue

Eye, MO, 7:30-10 a.m. Adults $7, Seniors over 65 and children under 12, $5. All proceeds go to benefit the Little Paws Daycare Center. For information, call 612-812-9914.

• 6 Jukebox Winos, Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m., Roadhouse 165, 892 Hwy 165, Branson. No cover. www.jukeboxwinos.com.

• 8 & 9 New original musical performance in outdoor theater at 13th century castle, Chateau Charmant. Dinner with the cast available and 7:30 evening performance. Tickets available at https://castleshire.ticketspice.com/httpswwwcastleshireorgfaire-rapunzelhtml.

• 9 New original musical performance in outdoor theater at

13th century castle, Chateau Charmant. 3:30 matinee performance. Tickets available at

https://castleshire.ticketspice. com/httpswwwcastleshireorgfaire-rapunzelhtml.

Don’t miss the 2023 edition of The Best Bets of Branson Live Talk Show, featuring Carrie Anne Mitchell and Shelley Carroll-Drew, every Thursday at 11:15 a.m., inside the lobby of The Nashville Roadhouse Theater, and streaming live on Facebook and YouTube. During our 2023 show season, we are excited to be featuring; everything that is fun to share, and to talk about, involving info on the Branson & the surrounding Ozarks area, done from a 2 person, unique local perspective, and a fun, positive spin.

Brought to you by our sponsors: Affordable Insulation Service, Bliss Gas Services, The Branson Show Awards, The Consignment Clothing Exchange, El Lago On 248, Flaming Margaritas Restaurant, Gaga For Glitter, The Great Passion Play, The Krafty Kitty Farm, LKS Lawncare, MarieZ, METAGOLF, Michele’s Floral & Gifts, Mintex Appliance Service, The Nashville Roadhouse Theater, and SignsNow. Contact Carrie @ 573-795-1921, or Shelley @ 417-593-9815 to find out how to become a sponsor of our live talk show.

Family Crossword

Solution: onlinecrosswords.net/1218

Across

1. Type of movie

6. “What a pity!”

10. Strike breaker

14. Gets one’s goat

15. Type of defense

16. Glee club member

17. Looks at boldly

18. Wedding cake layer

19. Word with base or summer

20. By any means

23. High degree

24. Congenial

25. Not so great

28. Polished off

29. Gangster’s gun

30. TV actress Charlotte

31. Not yet solidified 34. Kind of alert 36. Scholarly book 37. However one can 40. Oracle’s sign

41. Ultimatum word

42. Delineates 43. Go ___ (freak out)

44. Uh-huh

45. Someone or something special

46. Give a pounding

48. Molecule piece

50. Pressure unit

53. Without constraint

56. Exploitive fellow

58. Light green legume

59. Stocking shade

60. Musical pause

61. Arab ruler

62. Nepal’s neighbor

63. Org. with missions

64. Elbow benders

65. Advantageous purchase Down

1. Overwhelm

Summer Backyard Fun

Word find from Beck Museums of Branson

2. Starboard side

3. Koran deity

4. Satisfy, perhaps

5. Give one’s approval for

6. People conquered by Cortes

7. French wine valley and river

8. In a fresh way

9. Blood bank science

10. Gives the axe

11. Teacher’s milieu

12. Bread machine?

13. Monk’s style

21. Engage in a contest

22. Warning hue

26. Ireland’s De Valera

27. Smells awful

28. Eternity

29. Friar’s attire

31. WWII predator

32. Insect larva

33. Transparent quality

34. Flatfish

35. Bride’s new title

36. Even off

38. Peepers’ places

39. Ornamental flowering vine

44. Cinder

45. Old salt

47. Heart line

48. Own up to

49. Some past despots

50. Goody-goody

51. Rich brown pigment

52. Standard of perfection

54. VIP transport

55. Babble angrily

56. Footed vase

57. Bounding main

Sudoku

On this date in history...

• 1885 $100,000 raised in U.S. for pedestal for Statue of Liberty

• 1909 SOS first used by an American ship, Arapahoe, Cape Hatteras, NC

• 1914 John Bray patents animation

• 1934 1st federal prisoners arrive at Alcatraz in San Francisco Bay

• 1946 Birthday: John Conlee, American country singer (“Common Man”), born in Versailles, Kentucky

• 1951 First televised baseball game in color on WCBS in New York City; Boston Braves beat Brooklyn Dodgers, 8-1

• 1953 Birthday: Hulk Hogan, WWF heavyweight champion (1984-89), born in Augusta, Georgia

• 1963 Kingston Trio is mystery guest on “What’s My Line?”

• 1964 “A Hard Days Night” a musical comedy film featuring the Beatles released in the U.S.

• 1965 Watts riots begin in Southeast Los Angeles, lasts 6 days

• 1971 Construction begins on Louisiana Superdome

• 1973 “American Graffiti,” directed by George Lucas, opens in cinemas across the U.S.

• 1978 Funeral of Pope Paul VI held in the Vatican

• 1978 Wedding: Charo marries Kjell Rasten, a producer, in South Lake Tahoe, California

• 1978 Legionnaire’s disease bacteria isolated in Atlanta

• 1979 28°F in Embarrass, Minnesota

• 1982 U.S. performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site

• 1988 Al-Qaeda formed at meeting between Osama bin Laden,

Ayman al-Zawahiri and Dr Fadl in Peshawar, Pakistan

• 1989 Voyage 2 discovers two partial rings of Neptune

• 1991 Space shuttle Atlantis 9 lands

• 1993 Red Sox Roger Clemens pitches 2,000th strikeout (Danny Tartabul-NY)

• 2014 Death: American actor and comedian Robin Williams (“Mork & Mindy, Jumanji, Dead Poets Society, Good Will Hunting”) commits suicide at 63

• 2019 American singer Miley Cyrus (26) and Australian actor Liam Hemsworth (28) announce their separation and intent to divorce after eight months of marriage

• 2020 President Vladimir Putin in a propaganda stunt announces Russia has become the first country to grant regulatory approval to a COVID-19 vaccine, called “Sputnik V,” despite no scientific data being published or phase 3 trials having even begun

• 2020 U.S. Democratic candidate for President Joe Biden announces California Senator Kamala Harris is his running mate, the first woman of color selected by a major party

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BETTY JANE SIMMONS

PASSED AWAY May 10, 2023, and left no signed will. The family is requesting any alleged creditors to estate to contact the family member acting as Executor of the Estate, Joe Simmons, at bettysimmonsestate@gmail.com.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY is a place to heal from your hurts, habits, and hangups. We meet every Monday night at 6:30 PM at Music City Centre, 1839 West 76 Country Blvd., Branson. For more information call 417–320-2055 See you there!

IF YOU ARE A MILITARY VETERAN in need of a place to live, please call us and we’ll try to meet your needs. GUMI CAMP USA 417-559-3892

THE AMERICAN LEGION

POST #220 invites all former and current US Military friends to join us Monday mornings at 9 a.m. for coffee and pastries!! Come join us at Faith Lutheran Church, 221 Malone Dr., Branson, MO. We look forward to meeting you!! HOOAH!!

IF MY PEOPLE, WHICH ARE CALLED BY MY NAME, shall humble themselves and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14

Eliminate high heating bills with Central Boiler’s NEW, certified Classic Edge Titanium HDX OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE. Call Ozark Stove and Chimney today. 417-201-6585

GRIEF

SHARE SUPPORT

GROUP: IN AUGUST, 2023 a new class of Grief Share will begin at the Branson United Methodist Church. This is a 13 week class of support for those who have lost loved ones. We welcome all ages from the community as well as our church family. For questions call Peggy at 641-919-1533. The class will meet every Tuesday at 1:30 p.m.in the church library.

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MENT: Heating and air, HVAC service and repair, doors, windows, decks, fences, pressure washing, interior and exterior painting, siding, roofing, flooring, tile and drywall. Handyman work! Call Ryan: 417-335-1347.

VETERANS & MILITARY COALITION OF THE OZARKS is an all-volunteer organization of veterans serving veterans. Contact us if you feel that you, as a veteran or veteran family, may not be receiving the benefits you deserve. Go to VMCO1. org and click on CONTACT at the top of the home page. VMCO meets monthly on the third Thursday of the month (no meeting in July or November) at the Golden Corral in Branson with 11:15 a.m. (optional) lunch buffet and 12-1 p.m. meeting.

ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION SUPPORT GROUPS meet at location #1: Branson United Methodist Church, 1208 West 76 Country Blvd. Branson, the first Thursday of every month at 1:30 PM; and at location #2: Branson Hollister Senior Center, 201 Compton Dr., Branson, the third Friday of every month at 1:00 PM For more information about either support group, you may call 417-598-3122.

MASTER ELECTRICIAN. No job too big or small. FREE ESTIMATES. Ph. 417-337-1747.

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GUMI CAMP, a healing retreat for American Veterans, is in need of a dog caretaker. Paying weekly. Please call Tim Hadler at 417-559-3892 if you are interested.

MR. GILBERTI’S PLACE. Now hiring all positions. Fun, working atmosphere. Come in and fill out an application. 1451 Arcadia Club Rd., Hollister.

POINT LOOKOUT NURSING & REHAB is excited to announce that we are currently hiring RNs, LPNs, CNAs, NAs, CMTs, housekeeping, and dietary staff. We are currently offering a great benefit plan. We acknowledge Covid-19 vaccination exemptions. For more information, call 417-334-4105 or apply in person at 11103 Historic Hwy. 165, Hollister, MO. EOE

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